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This is the Morning Sun Hotel FAQ page.

What is the Morning Sun Hotel?
The Morning Sun Hotel is a family owned and operated hotel that opened for business in October of 2002.  With  it's superb location in the heart of Yangshuo, just off the very popular West Street, you can get away from the noise and still enjoy easy access to the many fine shops and restaurants Yangshuo has to offer.

The hotel offers an elegant classical styling and is organized around a central atrium.  And with only 23 rooms you can expect a personal touch often missing in larger places.  We hope you'll slow down enough to enjoy a nice cup of tea in our garden and stroll up to the rooftop for magnificent mountain views in all directions.  We're sure the quiet atmosphere and fast friendly room service will impart fond memories for many years.


What are your room rates?
      Click here for prices.


How can I contact the Morning Sun Hotel.
    The Country Code for China is 86
    From the United States you would dial 01186, then the number below.
    Phone:    773-881-3899
    FAX:      773-881-3898
    frances@morningsunhotel.com

How many stars?
Our hotel has no official star rating yet as it is too new.  And in reality star ratings for hotels in China are mostly meaningless unless you are staying at the Hilton.  Most of the hotels in Yangshuo are 1 or 2 stars.  We have been rated by one travel service at 3 stars and that is probably true as we are definitely a step up from most places in Yangshuo and we are built to western standards with heating and AC in every room.  In addition, our rooms are larger than most in Yangshuo and we have western toilets (sit down style) unlike many hotels here.  We've posted pictures of our rooms so take a look.

Do you have a restaurant?
Yes, our restaurant opened on Feb 14.  And in addition to our restaurant you can walk to a many decent places in 3-5 minutes from our hotel. 

Can I make a reservation?
Yes, we are happy to take reservations.  We accept Visa but mostly we are operating on the honor system.  If you ask us to hold a room for you we will hold it until noon the day you arrive and no deposit is necessary.  If you plan to arrive later than noon please advise.  Likewise, if you need to cancel your reservation please give us as much notice as possible.

How do I get there?

There are several ways to get to Yangshuo.

	Busses This is the least expensive way to get to Yangshuo. The airport is about 30-40 minutes out of town so you must first take the airport shuttle bus to Guilin for 30 yuan.  It will drop you at the airport hotel in Guilin.  Get off the bus and take a taxi (10 yuan) to the Guilin Bus Station where you can take the express bus (15 yuan) from the train station to Yangshuo.  Busses run every 30  minutes and they take about 1 hour to reach Yangshuo. There is also a non-express bus that costs only 10 yuan but it leaves from the train station, not the bus station.  If you arrive by train you might want to take it but it takes longer and is very crowded.  They run every few minutes.
	Airport Taxi Many people will fly to Guilin and take a taxi from the airport to Yangshuo which takes about  1.5 hours.  If you hire a taxi at the airport it will cost you a fixed price of 400 yuan and they won't bargain.
	Discount Taxi Service If you let us know when your plane arrives we can send a taxi to meet you at the airport and that will only cost 250 yuan.  A taxi is far easier and more comfortable than the busses which are very crowded and slow.  We highly recommend this service for those who are new to traveling in China, or those who don't speak Chinese.  If you spend the night in Guilin and you hire a taxi to get from your hotel to Yangshuo it will cost you about 250-300 yuan.  Call us the night before you want to come to Yangshuo and we can arrange for a taxi to pick you up at your hotel for only 200 yuan.
	Tour boats Another very nice alternative is to take a tour boat from Guilin to Yangshuo for 400-500 yuan per person.  It's a nice trip but you can also arrange boat trips after you arrive here.

Where is your hotel?
Check out this map for details.

Do I need a special visa:
You need no special visa to visit Yangshuo, a single entry tourist visa will do.  Multi-entry visas are only required if you want to leave China and enter again later.  Here's a tip, westerners don't need a visa to enter Hong Kong and from there you can get a Chinese visa in a day from many travel agents.  It's can be cheaper and easier than getting a visa in your home country.